StarTech.com USB C to HDMI Adapter, USB 3.1, 1 Supported Display(s) - 4K @ 60Hz

Designed with simplicity in mind, this adapter is an obvious choice for those wanting a high-end, easy to use solution for displaying HD video between modern devices. The cable outputs stunning 4k resolution as well as featuring support for HDR (High Dynamic Range). Combined, this USB-C cable provides richer, sharper, and an enhanced feel to images and video. Plug the converter straight into a laptop for presentations or a Blu-ray player for a film night.

This compact lead supports brilliant colour, improved contrast, and greater luminosity through HDR support.

The USB adapter features output for high definition video at 4K at 60Hz (3840 x 2160) on your monitor with a maximum bandwidth of an incredible 18Gbps. It’s fully capable of connecting with your HDMI 2.0 equipment as well as earlier versions. On earlier versions, this HDMI adapter cable will allow videos and pictures to be shown at the maximum resolution of the display.

Add an extra monitor to your set up with this USB converter and boost productivity on an ultra high-definition monitor.

Plus, incorporate surround sound with capability for 7.1 audio channels.

StarTech.com know how important efficiency is in their devices, which is why this adapter offers chroma subsampling. It means that the file size is reduced during signal transfer without impacting the image quality, this in turn aids efficiency because the cable isn’t using as much bandwidth to transfer the data.

Take this DP dongle with you on the go whether you’re hot desking or working between different locations. It’s compact and lightweight and fits easy in your laptop bag or rucksack. This means you can deliver lectures and presentations on the move knowing you’re prepared for HDMI-enabled connections.

A great feature of this USB C video adapter is that it doesn't require any additional software to be downloaded to use it. With no set up needed, this active adapter is incredibly easy to use, it’s truly plug and play.

• Lightweight and compact design
• Highly portable
• 1x Female HDMI port
• 1x USB C male plug
• 4K support @ 60Hz
• Backwards compatible with HDMI 1.4
• Supports 7.1 audio channels
• Plug and play
• Maximum bandwidth of 18Gbps
• Add an additional monitor to your setup
• Bus powered
• Thunderbolt 3 compatible
• HDR support
• EMI shielding

Present and lecture with a high-definition slide show and be ready with different connection options. Take this into the office or use in the classroom, lightweight and compact, slide this into your laptop bag and be ready wherever you go. Add an additional monitor to your work setup and boost your productivity.

Users can use this StarTech.com adapter to perform this conversion easily.

An active cable, such as this adapter, has an active conversion that allows it to perform the conversion itself, inside the wire, rather than use the source device.

HDMI stands for High Definition Multimedia Interface and works by using TDMS (transition-minimized differential signalling). TDMS encodes the signal being transmitted, which protects information from degrading as it travels along the cable from one place to another. One of the many wires carries the signal itself and another wire carries the inverse. Once the signals have reached the TV, the TV decodes the signal. Then, using the difference between the original signal and the inverse, the TV compensates for any loss of information that may have happened along the way.

There are many versions of HDMI since it was commercially launched in 2003. Each revision normally adds support for specific devices and includes new features. For example, the very first version (1.0) could transfer data at 4.95Gbps, while the newer (2.0) iteration can transfer data up to 18Gbps. This, amongst other features.

Simply plug the USB C end into a C-type port (could be a thunderbolt 3 port) and the HDMI connection into the desired display and you’re ready to go. This lead from StarTech.com is plug in a ready to go so there’s no need to download anything, the wire performs the conversion itself.

• 1x USB C to HDMI Adapter

Note: To achieve HDR, your USB-C port must support DisplayPort 1.4 and your display must support HDMI 2.0b.